Thursday, November 1, 2012

Solicitor convicted of killing wife


A solicitor was convicted on Wednesday, 31 October of beating his wife to death.
Mohammed Habib Rahman, 32 (26.12.79) of Stanliff House, Cassilis Road E14, was found guilty of murdering Jasmin Chowdhury at their home on 17 December 2011.
He will be sentenced on Thursday 1 November at the Old Bailey.
A murder investigation was launched following the death of 32-year-old Mrs Chowdhury.
On Saturday 17 December police were called at about 19:30hrs to Stanliff House by the victim's family who had become concerned at being unable to reach her and having received a series of text messages from Rahman. One said: "Come take your sister's dead body from my flat."
Officers forced entry and found the victim suffering from head injuries. She was taken to the Royal London Hospital where she died three days later.
Rahman fled the scene but was arrested on 18 December when officers spotted his car in Commercial Road. He was initially charged with Section 18 assault (GBH with intent) and later with murder.
Investigating officer A/Detective Chief Inspector John Nicholson, from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command (HSCC), said:
"Rahman is a violent man and it is clear his wife had suffered at his hands before. During the investigation a friend of Jasmine's told us she had seen her with previous 'accidental' injuries including a black eye and a broken finger, although Jasmin never contacted police.
"We are satisfied at today's conviction and would urge anyone suffering from domestic violence to get in touch with police. We take all cases extremely seriously and this tragic murder shows just what can happen if matters escalate."
Jasmin's family said:
"We are devastated by the loss of our sister. We wanted justice for her. Jasmin was a kind, caring, thoughtful, selfless and beautiful person. We miss her dearly and love her so much. Words cannot describe how traumatised we are, having had our sister taken away from us forever in such a horrific manner."

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